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Welcome to our Minnesota TA Collaborative!
The Minnesota Technical Assistance Collaborative (MN TA Collab) is a statewide network of over 90 TA providers and organizations focused on helping Minnesota local governments, Tribes, and NGOs plan, fund, and implement climate and clean energy projects.
We're an information hub and front door for both TA providers and communities to find each other, pool resources, coordinate efforts, and accelerate climate and clean energy goals together.
Recently Added Funding Opportunities
Updated: August 13, 2025
State/Regional
Nov 14 - (MN DOC) Solar on Public Buildings (now statewide!), RFP available in early August
Ongoing - (MN DEED) Minnesota Broadband Line Extension Connection Program
Nov. 1 - Grow a Farmer Grant (Region 9)
Federal
Aug. 14 - (HUD) Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program
Aug. 15 - (DOI) Energizing Insular Communities Program
Aug. 15 - (DOI) Energizing Insular Communities (EIC) Program
Sept. 19 -(DOI) Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Traditional Conservation Grants Program Region 5
Sept. 26 - (EPA) Brownfields Job Training Grant
Philanthropic/Other
ongoing - Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant
Ongoing - Grassroots Organizing Grant (Ben & Jerry’s Foundation)
Aug. 19 - Indigenous Earth Fund
Aug. 21 - Minneapolis Climate Action & Racial Equity Fund
Aug. 28 - Thriving Neighborhoods Grant
Aug. 31 - Greater Pine Area Endowment Grant
Sept. 15 - Rasmussen Family-Northeast Bank Foundation
Oct. 1 - CERTs Seed Grant
Oct. 15 - Exploring Equitable Futures
Webinars & Events in August (and beyond)
Updated: August 13, 2025
- Aug 13 - Navigating Your Role as a Director in a Time of Legal Uncertainty
- Aug 19-20 - Midcontinent Energy Summit, Indianapolis, IN
- Aug 26 - Neighborhood Area Plan Webinar in Partnership with TC2
- Sep 2 - State of MN Municipalities IRA Informational Town Hall with Deloitte Tax LLP
- Sep 10-12 - Reconnecting Communities Summit 2025 - Call for Proposals
- Sep 17 - Solar for All / MnCIFA Update
- Sep 24-25 - 2025 MTERA Annual Summit: Energizing Nations & Empowering Generations
- Oct 20-22 - MTERA Annual Summit: Energizing Nations and Empowering Generations
- Oct 28 - Powering Tomorrow: Energy Project Resource Summit for Schools
Federal Budget Reconciliation Law: Navigating Impacts to Minnesota
Updated: August 11, 2025
We're here as a resource to support TA providers and Minnesota community leaders through turbulent changes related to the newly passed H.R. 1 budget reconciliation law.
Here are helpful resources:
- Reconciliation Bill Energy Overview (updated July 12) and presentation slides (updated July 24), S2 Strategies
- 2025 Budget Reconciliation Law impacts on Minnesota’s Clean Energy Future, Fresh Energy, updated July 17, 2025
- Summary of the H.R.1’s Impact for Municipal Governments, Sustainable Jersey, updated July 2025
- NYU Tax Law Center: Navigating OBBBA, updated July 11, 2025
- Commence Construction, State Support Center explainer & newsletter, published July 2025
- Impacts of H.R.1 ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on nonprofits, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, updated August 8, 2025
Federal Funds Disruption Tracker for Minnesota
Updated: August 13, 2025
The disruptions tracker contains information on temporarily disrupted and permanently cancelled federal grants at Minnesota state agencies. The disruptions and cancellations are funds that flow through state government entities and do not reflect the totality of disrupted funds across Minnesota. The 3 tracking documents are updated every weekday and are intended for informational use. As of August 13, 2025, FFIT's state tracker reports:
Permanent Cancellations: $121,764,221
Total Funds At Risk: $143,153,178
Court Impacted Decisions: $260,279,429
JUST LAUNCHED! Nonprofit Legal Services Initiative
Updated: August 11, 2025
To respond to the emergent legal needs of Minnesota nonprofits and reduce the high-cost barrier of legal support amidst federal executive orders and heightened scrutiny of nonprofits, the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and LegalCORPS are partnering to launch a free Nonprofit Legal Services Initiative Support includes:
- Legal Help Desk
- Legal Resource Library
- Responsive Compliance Support
- Compliance Clinics
Nonprofits with cash budgets under $1.5 million will also be able to access more intensive, one-on-one legal counsel.
The Impact Project Map
Updated: July 11, 2025
The Impact Map collects, synthesizes, and visualizes timely data—as it becomes available—on federal changes and their localized effects. This includes the local impacts of federal workforce, funding, and policy decisions. You're also invited to submit stories or news articles to be added to the map.
Submit Your Project to the Midwest Climate & Clean Energy Project Database!
In partnership with philanthropic partners, the MN TA Collab and the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) have launched a Midwest Climate & Clean Energy Database to map projects across the Midwest, starting in Minnesota. We invite climate and clean energy projects of all budget sizes and stages. This database will help inform the early planning stages of a possible Midwest Revolving Loan Fund.
By submitting your project, communities may also be matched to potential technical assistance, funding, and resources. (Note: This form does not autosave).
STATE & FEDERAL GRANTS
View our Grants Calendar!
View grants by due date. If you'd like to see a full list of state and federal grant opportunities for climate and clean energy, including ongoing and forecasted opportunities, see our full database on our 'find funding' page.